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Fish Tacos in a Cup
April 29, 2010 – 8:12 am | 10 Comments
Fish Tacos in a Cup

Oh, how I miss the food of Southern California!

I’ll take a salsa, straight up
March 4, 2010 – 6:25 pm | 12 Comments
I’ll take a salsa, straight up

Salsa makes me happy.
Seriously, I want to do a happy dance whenever it’s around.  It’s bright and colorful with so much flavor, and filled with loads of healthy goodness!  I can eat as much as …

stuffed poblanos with chicken and lime-chipotle corn muffins
August 17, 2009 – 7:13 am | 5 Comments
stuffed poblanos with chicken and lime-chipotle corn muffins

Black beans, fresh corn, chicken marinated in a flavorful, spicy lime chipotle marinade, stuffed into a fresh poblano pepper, topped with gooey, melted cheese…

Smoked Red Chili & Pork Tamales
August 13, 2009 – 7:39 am | 7 Comments
Smoked Red Chili & Pork Tamales

I’ll admit, I’ve never attempted to make tamales.  I’m more of a fast and easy recipe girl, although I could be persuaded to spend a bit more time in the kitchen for these amazing looking …

killer chipotle shrimp
July 3, 2009 – 7:30 am | 7 Comments
killer chipotle shrimp

It’s official…I have a new idol.

chips!!
May 8, 2009 – 9:16 am | 5 Comments
chips!!

First, the excuse apology:  I’m sorry, I really am.  I know you must be tired of hearing about my love affair with mexican food.   But, since this is the week of Cinco de Mayo …

smoky chipotle tomatillo chicken
March 9, 2009 – 9:17 am | One Comment
smoky chipotle tomatillo chicken

Anyone who knows me well knows my love for all things chipotle.  My pantry is literally never without a few cans of the smoky goodness.  I use it in just about everything, from dips to …

corn muffins in poblano cups
February 16, 2009 – 7:45 am | 4 Comments
corn muffins in poblano cups

 
 
There are a few things in life that make me so happy I can barely stand it.  Waking up with my kids on Christmas morning, a crazy-fancy dinner with infinite amounts of great wine, a …

chipotle chicken skewers with creamy cilantro dipping sauce
February 13, 2009 – 3:56 pm | One Comment
chipotle chicken skewers with creamy cilantro dipping sauce

When you start a blog, figuring out where to start is almost as big a job as how to start – and even more so if it’s a blog about food.  Foodies, especially those of us who are fairly …

ahhhh…chipotle
February 3, 2009 – 3:26 pm | 2 Comments
ahhhh…chipotle

Chipotle.   Just the sounds this delicious word makes is enough to get me up and in the kitchen.   Many of my favorite recipes use this perfectly smoky, spicy flavor, and I’ve even been known to …

margaritas for dessert
February 2, 2009 – 12:49 pm | 3 Comments
margaritas for dessert

Yes, it’s true!  You can have a margarita for dessert – and it can be healthy for you, too!  This makes a refreshing, different and delicious end to a mexican-themed meal.  Serve this in margarita glasses …